Colorado is a gorgeous state full of colorful nature, abundant wildlife and purple mountain majesties — that being said, it’s no wonder that one of the most iconic songs ever written about America (“America, the Beautiful“) was actually penned right here in the Centennial State! Need a little inspiration in your life? Check out these 15 epic mountain views that are sure to drop your jaw.

1.) Maroon Bells
Flickr/John Fowler
2.) San Juan Mountains
Flickr/John Fowler
Side Note: Can we all agree that the Columbine is the most beautiful state flower?
3.) Long's Peak
Flickr/Michael Levine-Clark
4.) White Rock Mountain
Flickr/TRAILSOURCE.COM
The photographer didn't list the exact mountain, but we are figuring it's White Rock based on its location on Deer Creek Trail -- can anyone confirm or deny?
5.) Mount Meeket
Flickr/Esther Lee
6.) Pearl Mountain
Flickr/TRAILSOURCE.COM
7.) Mount Sneffels
Flickr/Mark Land
8.) Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Wikimedia Commons
9.) Sawatch Range
Wikimedia Commons
10.) Mount Parnassus
Flickr/John B. Kalla
The photographer didn't list the exact mountain, but we are figuring it's Mount Parnassus based on its location near Watrous Gulch -- can anyone confirm or deny?
11.) Pikes Peak
Flickr/nigelmenzies
12.) Flat Top Mountain
Flickr/Al_HikesAZ
13.) Mount Edwards, Grays and Torreys Peaks
Flickr/Ryan Fonkert
14.) Tabeguache Peak, Mounts Shavano & Antero
Flickr/Charles Mühle
15.) Little Bear Peak
Flickr/Michael Fajardo

Which Colorado mountain is your favorite to explore?

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